Press Release Department: Federal - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Liberal MP Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) and Rodger Cuzner (Cape Breton–Canso, N.S.) were in Baddeck to announce a $1,402,375 Government of Canada contribution in support of two projects aimed at boosting tourism on Cape Breton Island. In partnership with the Municipality of the County of Inverness, the Municipality of the County of Victoria will receive a $1,102,375 non-repayable contribution … Read more

Liberal MP Pat Finnigan (Miramichi-Grand Lake, N.B.) and Bill Fraser, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for the Northern and Miramichi Funds, joined CAST representatives and industry stakeholders to make the funding announcement. The Government of Canada is providing a non-repayable contribution of up to $2,457,257 through ACOA’s Business Development Program while the Province of New … Read more

Public Services and Procurement Minister Judy Foote (Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, Nfld.) announced a $2 million repayable contribution for Rambler Metals and Mining Canada Limited to increase productivity at its Ming Copper-Gold Mine on the Baie Verte Peninsula. The announcement was made during the 2016 Mineral Resources Review conference in St. John’s. The investment will help the company update … Read more

The University of Prince Edward Island is building on its reputation as one of Canada’s top undergraduate institutions by focusing on international student recruitment as a top priority. Liberal MP Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PE) and Richard Brown, Prince Edward Island Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning, announced government support for UPEI’s international student attraction and retention … Read more

Liberal MP Pat Finnigan (Miramichi-Grand Lake, N.B.) and Bill Fraser, New Brunswick Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for the Northern and Miramichi Funds, joined representatives from the City of Miramichi to announce investments from the federal and provincial governments for major repairs to the pier structure at Station Wharf. The Government of Canada and … Read more

Liberal MP Ken McDonald (Avalon, Nfld.) and Christopher Mitchelmore, Newfoundland and Labrador provincial Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, announced combined funding of close to $579,000 in support of a community infrastructure project in Conception Bay South. The Government of Canada is contributing an investment of $398,044 through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund. The Manuels River Natural Heritage Society will further develop … Read more

Liberal MP Matt DeCourcey (Fredericton, N.B.) announced an investment of $6,182 for upgrades to the Douglas Harbour Community Centre. The project, which involves the construction of an outdoor patio for hosting community events, is being funded through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. Call 506-292-7524. Liberal MP Colin Fraser (West Nova, N.S.) announced a … Read more

Liberal MP Colin Fraser (West Nova, N.S.) announced a $75,000 repayable investment to assist IMO Foods Ltd. as it upgrades its inspection equipment to improve the efficiency of its production line and to ensure upgraded and continued product safety. This investment will assist IMO Foods in reducing its overall costs of operations and increasing productivity. The company … Read more

Liberal MP Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) announced a $75,000 conditionally repayable contribution to Docmaster Digital Solutions Inc. to develop a web-based document management solution for small businesses in Canada. The project will assist Docmaster as it creates a service platform that will allow businesses to store, index, edit, share, and retrieve all of its clients’ files … Read more

Liberal MP Colin Fraser (West Nova, N.S.) announced contributions to three projects in Digby County totaling $100,644 through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. A $52,220 non-repayable contribution supports the Town of Digby as it completes improvements to its downtown promenade, including renovations to the sidewalk, deck and railing. A $35,998 non-repayable contribution supports the Digby Area … Read more